Senior Software Engineer, Beam: Real-Time 3D Communications

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Beam is a real-time communication technology enabling face-to-face interaction over distance, leveraging 3D imaging and spatial audio. Engineers work on scalable systems across AI, NLP, UI, and distributed computing, collaborating on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Individual pay ranges from $174000 to $252000 with a 15% bonus target plus equity and benefits. Roles involve driving new features and architecture across multiple platforms and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of software development experience.
• 3 years full-stack development across back-end and front-end.
• 3 years testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year experience with software design and architecture.
• Master's degree or PhD in CS or related field (preferred).
• 5 years of data structures and algorithms experience (preferred).
• 1 year in a technical leadership role (preferred).
• Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Lead or participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Review code and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to documentation and educational content and update with product changes.
• Triage issues and debug/track/resolve impacts on hardware, network, or services.

Skills

Full stack

Back-end

Front-end

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Google Beam is a real-time communication technology enabling face-to-face interaction over distance, leveraging 3D imaging and spatial audio. Engineers work on scalable systems across AI, NLP, UI, and distributed computing, collaborating on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Individual pay ranges from $174000 to $252000 with a 15% bonus target plus equity and benefits. Roles involve driving new features and architecture across multiple platforms and projects.